We were inspired and informed by a range of experts who believe that pasturebased livestock management is good for the rancher, good for the animals, good for the environment, and good for the consumer. Riss was written, directed, and edited by peter hamblin who was the man behind the emmy awardwinning surf film lets be frank back in 2016. He also acquired a brain injury after a prolonged seizure when he was two. For months now, director peter hamblin has been dropping hints about frank and his big film, including behindthescenes videos with music legend ben harper, who also happens to be a frank fan. Lets be frank is a 6 piece band playing pop, rock, dance and general feel good songs from the 50s through today. A behind the scenes video interview with ben harper and jesse ingalls, edited with one of the tracks from frank solomons forthcoming flick. The film follows the story of the main characters following some clues to figure what kind of person is frank solomon. Join us for the cape town premiere of lets be frank. Surf movies the film by peter hamblin is a surreal journey through the unseen and unknown world of big wave surfer frank james solomon. Nouvague premierentour supported by blue magazine i ispo i wavetours.
His many complex facades are a source of intrigue for our narrator, an inquisitive aristocrat. His only friend is a young girl who tries to help him. Frank james solomon will let nothing get in the way of his dream of being a pro surfer. Director peter hamblin the creative behind frank solomons biopic lets be frank partnered with moore last year in an attempt to share the champs life story and to shed light on what exactly drives her to competitive greatness. Hawaiian pro surfer carissa moore, after winning her fourth world title and a place on the first u.
Frank solomon is not your average surfer, and this is not your average surf film, says the bio. Cinematic screenings of peter hamblins 50minute, hyperstylised film lets be frank the double life of frank james solomon have been taking place worldwide the south african premiere happens this friday, 8pm at the labia. Peter hamblin, 2016 45 mins winner lsff 2016 lets be frank is a visceral journey through the unseen and unknown world of big wave surf adventurer frank james solomon. Is he a humble big wave surfer, kindhearted and thoughtful. The film explores the mythos of surf filmmaking, the sex, drugs and maybe frank just didnt like rockonroll of the effortlessly timezone changing big wave wet set. The surreal mockumentary of frank solomon surfertoday. Lets be frank is a visceral journey through the unseen and unknown world of big wave surf adventurer frank james solomon, an intercontinental clandestine investigation blurring the lines between myth, legend and realityleading to the question. With moki aipoalani, daniel alan, javier garcia albeniz, konstantinos karat amigos. Lets be frank is a visceral journey through the unseen and unknown world of big wave surf adventurer frank james solomon, an intercontinental clandestine. Its too far out, which sometimes i can get with but not really in this case. Frank trombino bassvocals frank began studying bass and guitar in 1962 at pastore school of music in union city, nj.
Lets be frank is a visceral journey through the unseen and unknown world of big wave surf adventurer frank james solomon, an intercontinental clandestine investigation blurring the lines between myth, legend and reality. Um diese frage dreht sich peter hamblins unglaublich. Xtreme video is stoked that lets be frank won the best film award at london surf film festival. Courtesy of honolulu museum of art b ack in 2008, honolulu museum of art film curator gina caruso thought it was kind of crazy that there wasnt a surf. There are few more notorious hard men in the world of big wave pro surfing than south africas shady frank james solomon, portrayed in peter hamblins lets be frank. The whole xtreme video team is really proud about this award. Florence acts like some kind of antagonist narrating the events of the movie with a deeper voice than he has. When we started lets be frank, we wanted to support the few ranchers left in california who were raising their cattle on pasture. On first glance, it feels unlikely that a film about a lesserknown big wave surfer from south africa, frank solomon, would be received with such critical acclaim, but if you havent seen this. In the more recent past frank was a member of the secret agents and sweet karma before becoming a member of lets be frank. The best behind the scenes from the fringes of the wsl.
Surf cinema returns with a boundless selection of films from south africa and beyond. Lets be franks peter hamblin on reinventing surf films. In the therapeutic setting depression and anxiety are the most common mental health issues i encounter. This is the coastline of franks home, south africa. Lets be franks peter hamblin on reinventing surf films variety. With bob barr, bill clinton, sam donaldson, barney frank.
Anxiety a 30day biblical approach to your anxiety and depression. Frank trombino bassvocals, frank cecere guitarvocals, and frank gualtieri guitarsynthvocals so we had no choice but to be frank. Lets be frank the double life of frank solomon is a clandestine intercontinental investigation blurring the lines between myth, legend, and reality leading to the question. Except if youre a pro surfer, and a passionate filmmaker like john john florence. Lets be frank by peter hamblin a very unorthodox surf movie which presents the life of frank solomon. Olympic surf team, announced in december that she would be taking a year off after a decade on. The mockdoc plays at san sebastian, then red bull tv, and itunes. He battles waves, attacks problems head on and busts down barriers. Lets be frank a surf movie which isnt a surf movie. Emphasizing the utter joy of living in the now and blurring the boundaries of legend and reality we will be joined by south african director peter hamblin who will be chatting about his genre busting big wave surf adventure film lets be frank. Our local ranchers are stewards of the land first and foremost, because natural, highquality pasture results in the best beef.
Lets be frank is a visceral journey through the unseen and unknown world of big wave surf adventurer frank james solomon. Frank walker lmft counseling on californias central coast. Lets be frank is about our boy frankie, who is six years old. It is not your usual surf movie, rather a blockbuster with some surfing appearances of john john florence, jamie obrian and many other big characters of the surfing world. Frank solomon is not your average surfer, and this is not your average surf film. Lets be frank draws together a cast of iconic surfers, including john john florence, jamie obrien and pat oconnell, with actors such as cokey falkow penny dreadful and michael redmond. Lets be frank uses grassfed beef from local producers real people who raise their beef in way that demonstrates their care for the health of their cattle, their land and their customers. There are some fairly spectacular surfing sequences in the movie. But before we see rocky ii, loporto needs a fairytale ending to the original, which is being documented on film. Watch lets be frank online vimeo on demand on vimeo.
Friday, may 12th, 2017 misfit gallery 565 pearl st. Today, public ambitions inspire or even require lying, covering up, and shading personal truths for survival. Lets be frank 2016 nr hd 50 minutes mockumentaries lets be frank is a visceral journey through the unseen and unknown world of big wave surf adventurer frank james solomon, an intercontinental clandestine investigation blurring the lines between myth, legend and realityleading to the question. These days, you dont make surf movies like this one. Eitheror, we sat down with the films star, carissa moore, and got an even deeper look at what went into this gorgeous film. Watch red bull media house presents riss zigzag magazine. Some of franks influences are the beatles, keith richards, frank sinatra, sam cook, and les paul. Well the band started as an acoustic act made up of three franks. Lets be frank, you are wondering where the name came from. Lets be frank 2016 lets be frank is a visceral journey through the unseen and unknown world of big wave surf adventurer frank james solomon, an intercontinental clandestine investigation blurring the lines between myth, legend and reality. It stars nigel green, mary badham, pat cardi and robert pickering. As a surf movie there really isnt that much surfing.
Watch carissa moores new profile film, riss surfer. Our conspirator guides us through mirrored worlds of fact and fiction, proposing wild theories and exposing a realm that lies somewhere between. This intercontinental clandestine investigation blurs the lines between myth, legend and reality leading to the question. The film by peter hamblin is a surreal journey through the unseen and unknown world of big wave surfer frank james solomon. Lets kill uncle, also known as lets kill uncle before uncle kills us is a 1966 color thriller film produced and directed by william castle about a young boy who is trapped on an island by his uncle who is planning to kill him. Lets be frank is a visceral journey through the unseen and unknown world of big wave surf adventure. Its hard to figure out if lets be frank is a surf film or a film with surfing in it. His many complex facades are a source of intrigue and our conspirator guides us through mirrored worlds of fact and fiction, proposing wild theories, and exposing an alternative realm of uncertainty.
We worked with hamblin imagery and red bull media house on the posters and animation for surf film lets be frank. Frank james solomon is not who he says he is stab magazine. Frank solomon will let nothing get in the way of his dream of being a pro surfer. The 58 best surf films of all time, ranked the inertia. In riss a notsotypical profile surf film hamblin goes behind the media speak and. This blog is about helping the people around us to understand him, and about helping to build his community. First come first serve so sign up here and get more details through the link below. Lets be frank draws together a cast of iconic surfers, including john john. Frank solomon is working his way back into the big wave lineup after a backbreaking wipeout in 2014 according to frank, he was kind of a jock at school. The movie promises a visceral journey through the unseen and unknown world of the bigwave surfer from. Between gold, forbidden trim, and now lets be frank, the last 12 months have seen a surge of wit and humor in surf films, as sterling spencer, george trimm, and peter hamblin have put surfing in the backseat and let zany storylines take the wheel.